Imparting lessons from the past, historians endeavoured to present standards for man’s actions. As mentioned in the Qur’an (11: 100, 120), the histories of the prophets and nations and the exposition of the factors leading to the rise and decline of nations urge man to take lessons and tread the path towards guidance. Abu ‘Ali Miskawayh entitled his work ‘Experience of Nations’. Ibn al-Athir maintained that historical knowledge may foster human intellect and provide him with further stamina to face vicissitudes and urge rulers to administer justice in an unstable world.

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We are a community that was established in Hammersmith, London about 40 years ago, to cater for the religious and social needs. Since those early days, we have grown to a nearly 5000 member community now based in Stanmore, providing religious, social and educational needs of the community.
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